Get in shape with an exercise ball
An exercise ball, also known as a yoga ball, gym ball, pilates ball, and fitness ball, is an inflatable soft plastic ball used for workouts. Exercise balls can be used for a variety of things, such as stretching, working on your core strength, or for rehabilitation, and it can be used both at home or in the gym. At vidaXL, we offer a wide range of affordable exercise balls in various sizes and colours. Browse the full selection online at vidaXL.
Core and ab workouts with an exercise ball
Get closer to a six-pack and build your core strength with an exercise ball. This can help you engage more muscles during your ab crunches, and planks, bridges, abdominal crunches, and reverse crunches done with a gym ball will build your lower back, hips, and pelvis muscles.
Using an exercise ball will help protect your lower back, hips and pelvis muscles from injury and health problems related to weak muscles and poor posture. They are even said to help with labour pain.
Exercise balls were originally intended as a gymnastics aid but are now found in gyms across the world. Sometimes they are also called Swiss balls, yoga balls, fitness balls, or pilates balls. No matter what you choose to call it, one thing is for sure: the ball is suitable for both home and gym workout.
Find the right size for your exercise ball
Exercise balls come in a variety of sizes so you can choose the correct one for your height. To effectively perform exercises using a pilates ball it is important that the ball is neither too big nor too small. When you sit on the yoga ball with your feet flat on the ground, it should be tall enough for your knees to be at a straight angle. Here are some standard sizes:
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Person's height: 152 cm or less, exercise ball diameter: 45 cm
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Person's height: 155 - 172 cm, ball diameter: 55 cm
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Person's height: 175 - 188 cm, ball diameter: 65 cm
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Person's height: 190 - 200 cm, ball diameter: 75 cm
Benefits of an exercise ball
We have already mentioned a few benefits, but let’s take a deeper look at some of the many pros of using an exercise ball.
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You can easily use your exercise ball at home. Exercise balls are portable, lightweight and easy to inflate, meaning that even if you don’t have a big space, you can still have an exercise ball in your home.
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Exercise balls are fantastic for improving your core strength.
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If you are on a budget, an exercise ball is the perfect solution for you. Gym memberships can be rather expensive, but an exercise ball is both an affordable and effective solution.
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If you travel a lot and love to keep in shape while on the road, then an exercise ball is right up your alley as you can easily inflate and deflate them.
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Used correctly, exercise balls can also be a great addition to a recovery program.
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Exercise balls are also incredibly versatile and can be used for various exercises.
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Lastly, some suggest that using an exercise ball can help alleviate pregnancy pains, and it might even ease pain during labour.
As you can see there are many benefits of using an exercise ball, so if you haven’t already made it a part of your fitness routine, now is the time.
How to use an exercise ball
How you should use your exercise ball will depend on the activity you choose to do. However, there are some things that are nice to know when it comes to exercise balls. The more firm the ball, the more challenging the exercises will be. It is also important that you have proper alignment, and you should use the ball in an open space to avoid hitting anything. You can use your exercise ball for various strength exercises such as sit-ups and planks. You can also do push-ups and glute bridges with an exercise ball. And remember, that the most important thing is to have fun with it.
At vidaXL, we offer a wide range of exercise balls. If you need help choosing the right one for you, please contact our customer service. Together we will find the right ball for you. We look forward to helping you.